And he said Ancelotti In his statements in the press conference held after the match, which were published on the club’s official website: “We spoke calmly to change the second half. I changed the way of playing and the team was more intense.”
He added: “Our performance was timid in the first half and we did not exert any pressure while they controlled the course of the game. They scored two goals and it was completely clear what we had to do.”
He stressed: “The team performed well in the second half. This was our best second half of the season, with more pressure and greater intensity… The second half showed us what we need to do and how to do it. This could be an important moment in our season.”
He continued: “I explain the match this way: We were very timid and played with little intensity in the first half. We were organised, but we did not press while they controlled the course of play in the first half. We had chances and prevented the post and crossbar from scoring and two shots hit the post. We took more risks. A little bit in the second half we have to put pressure because we have the physical characteristics to do that.”
Regarding the most important points that he spoke to his players at halftime, he said: “I told them that thinking about scoring three goals is a fantasy and that we have to think about the small details: not failing in passes, winning individual confrontations, applying greater pressure and increasing strength. All of this.” “It changes the dynamics of the game and things changed with the first goal.”
Ancelotti praised his Brazilian player Vinicius Junior Who scored 3 goals (hat-trick) in the second half, and said: “It is rare to see a player give this amazing performance in the second half. It is rare to see him now and in the past. He added energy, strength and personality… He was exceptional. They whistled for him in the Other stadiums because he makes a difference in this country Racism“But he is respected in this country.”
He added: “He will win the Ballon d’Or, but not for what he did this evening, but for what he did in the past, and for helping us win the league.” European champions. These three goals will help him win the Ballon d’Or.”